Millesgården Museum: sculpture park and art galllery
ID: GYG687489-1129474
Category:
Country: Sweden
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover magical Millesgården with the artist's home, a beautiful sculpture park with fountains and an art gallery. Enjoy the view of Stockholm from the park.
Just 20 minutes from central Stockholm in Lidingö, discover the popular destination Millesgården, home and sculpture park of the world-famous sculptor Carl Milles and his artist wife Olga Milles. In this flourishing haven with bubbling fountains and flower-adorned terraces, you will find a unique setting that offers both leisure and cultural experiences. A short stroll through the exquisite park, where you can view around one hundred sculptures ̶ of which some ten are larger fountain groups ̶ all by Carl Milles, leads to the Artist’s Home. In Carl and Olga’s home you can explore the Large Studio where Carl created his large sculptures, the beautiful breakfast room clad in blue Dutch tiles, the Pompeii-inspired Gallery as well as Carl’s grand collection of classical sculptures and objects. At Millesgården Lanthandel, you can enjoy a tasty lunch or have an afternoon coffee before visiting Anne’s House, tastefully decorated by Estrid Ericson and Josef Frank from Svenskt Tenn. Continue to the Art Gallery to discover its exciting exhibitions and complete your visit to Millesgården in the charming museum shop.
Open Tuesdays to Sundays 11:00-17:00, all year round.
Highlights
- Enjoy the unique garden with flowers, sculptures and fountains.
- Explore the inspiring artist's home with the antiques collection and studios.
- Visit Anne’s House, decorated by Estrid Ericson & Josef Frank from Svenskt Tenn.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ask in the reception if you have a booked guide.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
